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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.97, 63,421.95 and 26,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.97, 63,421.95 and 26,832.90 is: 37,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.97 : 63,421.95 = 26,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.97/63,421.95 = 26,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.97x = 63,421.95 × 26,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.97x = 1,701,794,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,794,842.16/45,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,037.43

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